It is no doubt that the current pandemic has impacted people’s mental health. Everyone has felt the stressors of the current climate, and, unfortunately, anxiety and depression have been on the rise.
There are many ways to combat depression, for example, eating well, exercising, and having strong support systems. However, hydration is often overlooked in the self-care conversation. It is important to make sure your body is properly nourished and hydrated in order to feel mentally and physically healthy. Although many nutrients are absorbed through food, water is essential to help us maintain a healthy immune system.
In fact, up to 60% of our bodies are made of water. Our brain and heart consist of 73% water. Because of this, it is necessary to hydrate in order to feel mentally and physically healthy. Here are some essential functions of water:
- It helps us to maintain a healthy immune system.
- It regulates our body temperature to prevent us from overheating.
- It expels waste through urination.
- It keeps our joints lubricated and flexible and reduces friction.
Aside from physiological symptoms, there are also negative neurological effects associated with dehydration. Hydration is linked to our serotonin and cortisol levels, therefore our mood and emotions could suffer if we do not drink enough water. Dehydration can decrease energy levels in the parts of our brain that rely on water. Without proper hydration, you run the risk of becoming depressed, anxious, stressed, and tired.
So how do you avoid that? A simple and obvious way to battle these negative symptoms is to keep water near you at all times and sip it throughout your day. However, sometimes you need to hydrate quickly, and IV hydration therapy is available to combat dehydration as a potential depression treatment.
IV hydration is an easy way to replenish the nutrients and water in your bloodstream quickly. IV hydration is used by lots of different people, from athletes who need it for post-competition hydration to people who lost fluids and nutrients as a result of drinking alcohol.
If you are suffering from severe depression and have tried all methods of treatment, this may not be the most effective form of treatment. In that case, ketamine infusion therapy may be for you. Ketamine has been known to alleviate depression symptoms in as little as 1-2 infusions. Request a free consultation from our office to see if IV hydration or ketamine infusion is for you.